Objectivism

An American poetic movement that emerged from the Imagist school of poetry in the 1930's. Influenced by early Modernist poets such as Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, H.D., and William Carlos Williams (who is also considered an Objectivist poet), the Objectivist poets utilized free verse, dense, concentrated language, and imagery. However, the Objectivist school of poetry rejected the Imagist's interest in Classicism and mythology, choosing to focus on ordinary objects and everyday life, a focus reflected in their use small, everyday words. They believed in treating the poem as an object presenting the poet's sincere attempt to look clearly at the world. Objectivist poems ranged in length anywhere from a few lines to, in the case of Louis Zukofky's "A," eight hundred pages.

Prominant Objectivist poets were Louis Zukofsky, George Oppen, Charles Reznikoff, and Carl Rakosi.

The Objectivist school of poetry is in no way related to the pop philosophy of Ayn Rand.

Poem Indicative of Objectivism: "Among the heaps of brick and plaster lies / a girder, still itself among the rubbish." - Charles Reznikoff

by David Magaro December 7, 2006

objectivism

Selfishness excusing itself as virtue. First propounded by cultic pop-philosopher Ayn Rand, objectivism prizes narcissistic (or "rugged") individualism, self-centered achievement, commerce, industry, and tall buildings as being of prime value over love, faithfulness, generosity, and humility. Adherents of the Ayn Rand cult, called objectivists, or randroids at the extreme, tend towards patronizing rudeness, and a near-dogmatic infatuation with their pet theories on race and the superiority of western civilization and culture.

"I find that courtesy is often the first victim of objectivism." - Nietschze

by PenangGai February 1, 2005

objectivism

A philosophy often criticized by those who have read nothing about it.

"Objectivism is so self-centered! That's mean and wrong!"

by userexec February 24, 2008

Objectivist

Someone who claims to be neutral and self sufficient, but who is truly totally dependent on others and brainwashed by propaganda.

Objectivist founder Ayn Rand preached of self reliance and neutrality, but survived on welfare while backing right wing authoritarian candidates.

by Davezilla July 6, 2019

Postmortem objectification

A major societal problem where individuals are no longer valued as people after they die and instead are valued by society and the government as property, financial resources, and or objects

An example of postmortem objectification is when grave robbery laws treat deceased people as property instead of people, which can be inferred from language used in the laws and whether the penalty for committing the crime is more similar to that area’s laws about abduction or theft.

by Vanguard 1998 February 21, 2022

objective as a pancake

very objective. (*Also: as ~.) A simile used to describe a high degree of objectivity and reasonableness in the assessment of a product, idea or statement that is neither influenced nor affected by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

"This is an incredible report!", Andres exclaimed, holding Lily's completed report on Sub-atomic Quantum Physics in his hand. "You're just saying that to make me feel better," Lily replied, sighing. "What're you talking about? I'm being as objective as a pancake. Seriously," Andres replied.

by TheGiantTitan May 12, 2016

Objective Finance

The best value for Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

Aiden joined LD because he loved the value of Objective Finance so much.

by TP>LD February 8, 2021